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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.98, 33,371.64 and 13,572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.98, 33,371.64 and 13,572.33 is: 18,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.98 : 33,371.64 = 13,572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.98/33,371.64 = 13,572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.98x = 33,371.64 × 13,572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.98x = 452,930,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,930,910.72/24,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,730.10

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